Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 30/8/11 at 02:44 PM |
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Speedo Cable
I have a type 9 gearbox with a 90deg adaptor for the speedo cable. Problem is, the VDO speedo I have has a threaded connection the same as the one at
the gearbox end. So I need a cable with each end the same as the one that fits onto the gearbox.
Anyone got any recommendations please?
JB
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steve m
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| posted on 30/8/11 at 02:51 PM |
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I have/had the same problem on my speedo, so i found a nut with the same thread, and spun it down so it fits inside the speedo cable sleeve, and
clamped it up with a very small jubilee cable
seems to work ok!
steve
Ps although still overreads!
[Edited on 30/8/11 by steve m]
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 30/8/11 at 03:10 PM |
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Steve,
Not 100% sure what you mean, do you have any piccies mate?
John
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steve m
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| posted on 30/8/11 at 03:14 PM |
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hang on i will do one
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steve m
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| posted on 30/8/11 at 03:26 PM |
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there not to clear, but if you turn the nut down so it fits inside the white speedo end, (its plastic on this cable, but my cable end on the car is
metal) then i used a smaller jubilee clip than in the picture to clamp the nut in place, i suppse you could glue it ?
I can now screw my cable on to my speedo,
In bits
together
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 30/8/11 at 03:33 PM |
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OK thanks, I see what you mean now 
Problem is, my cable is different at the speedo end, like the one below. It's the part that would normally fit under the circlip in the speedo
output drive on the gearbox.
 
Speedo Cable
So I'll have to try and think of another method.
Wonder if I can maybe cut a small slice out of the side of a suitable nut to slip it over the cable outer, then maybe use a jubille to hold it on
after it's screwed in? Hmmm......
[Edited on 30/8/11 by Daddylonglegs]
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steve m
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| posted on 30/8/11 at 03:49 PM |
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Your cable appears to be exactly what i needed!
Your idea of a nut with a slice out seems a good idea
Steve
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Macbeast
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| posted on 30/8/11 at 08:48 PM |
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Speedy Cables will make you up a cable with any ends your heart could desire.
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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